Richie’s Messages

“Until today,… You may have lived in fear that you were not good enough to receive good. Today I am opening myself to see and receive more goodness in my life!” – Adapted from Until Today!

With years of practice it has become easy for me to identify when life seems unfair or reasons why I don’t deserve good. These days I find it way more beneficial when I realize I am worthy of the good in my life and acknowledge its presence. That awareness allows gratitude to reign supreme in my heart & mind and direct my course toward happiness! iLmL

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From C2C “Life is a package deal. It is not enough to look only at the parts we like. It is necessary to face the whole picture so that we can make realistic choices for ourselves and stop setting ourselves up for disappointment.”
To me, life is like an intricate, beautiful, and ranging symphony. If it were all one section of the orchestra or one note, it would be incredibly boring. Today I will appreciate the twists & turns of life. Each experience, regardless of my interpretation, is God’s reality and that’s where I want to live. iLmL

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24 HAD “When I feel the calm of my spirit has been broken by emotional upset, then I must steal away alone with God, until my heart sings and all is strong and calm again.”

I love this! The challenge for me is to remember to apply this when the unrest and doubt enters. Today I am dedicated to “stealing away alone” with God regardless of unrest to develop my conscious contact! iLmL

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From Daily Reflections today “It was through the unconditional love which emanated from AA people and meetings that I was able to discard alcohol as my higher power.”

The countless supporters and compassionate friends in AA introduced me to acceptance and encouragement. This love was and is so attractive that I wanted what you all had. Therefore, I read the book and was introduced to a power greater than myself. Without the fellowship I would’ve never had this opportunity! iLmL

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From Courage to Change: “My best hope for helping those I love really does begin when I focus on myself.”

Boy, do I like to think I have the answers for everyone in my life. How far from the truth that actually is! Today I know that my maximum effectiveness is only met when I start with myself. Doing my spiritual work, touching base with the big Gee Ohh Dee, and sticking my hand out to another allows me to make a difference in the lives of those I come in contact with. iLmL